Radhika woke up and looked around Arjun had already left the bed...she heard the water sound from the wash room...Radhika tied her hair into a bun unlocked the door and pulled her clothes out of her suitcase... Arjun walked out only in his track pants water dripping from his hair...Radhika gave him a look and quickly averted her gaze...her cheeks went red...Arjun smiled at her embarrassed face....he took his time wiping his body ...Radhika picked her clothes and started walking towards the wash room...Arjun blocked her path....Radhika tried moving sideways but he would move with her.... Radhika got annoyed; ''Sir please let me pass''

Arjun; ''Why are you not looking at me Radhika.....am I looking that bad''

Radhika; ''because you are not properly dressed...Sir please let me go'' Arjun started moving towards Radhika making her retreat she collided the cupboard...Arjun placed his arms on either side of Radhika....she was very uncomfortable nervous her heart was racing ...she softly and timidly spoke ; '' Sir please let me go''

Before Arjun could respond... Nia screamed; ''Di Lizard above you head'' Radhika panicked jumped threw everything and hugged Arjun tightly.....Nia winked at Arjun and left Arjun's heart beat increased....Radhika was holding him tightly with her head buried in his bare chest and her warm breath tingling his senses making him go wild...he moved his palm on her back... Radhika realized her state ...she moved back picked her clothes and ran to the wash room....Arjun wiped his face and took a deep breath to calm his senses...he quickly wore his t-shirt and moved out of the room...

Nia was going to the kitchen....she saw Teji...clicking pictures of the natural surroundings visible from the balcony...she quietly walked towards him and stood behind him...but Teji was completely engrossed.....Nia screamed coming close to ear...making Teji slip...Nia laughed and clapped....and teji forgot his pain...he kept watching her mid night black eyes ....flawless skin and long hairs...she was like Radhika but a bold version ....he kept looking at her ...Nia waved her hand infront of his eyes to wake him up...and then lightly slapped him....she smiled and left and Teji kept looking in the direction where she disappeared ...

When Riddhima woke up she found Sam playing with her daughter....Riddhima smiled; ''Sam...for how long have you been up''

Sam smiled; ''I think the baby was up by 2:00 AM ... since that time we have beem playing ...I din''t realize it was morning''

Riddhima giggled; ''So this is the reason...I could sleep soundly...thanks...'' Riddhima after a pause asked a question... ''Sam...you are going ahead with Dadji's plan.... But it might hurt you bad''

Sam smiled; ''Di whatever will happen will be a part of a plan...but what Radhika went through was more painful.... I am ready for it ...by the way can I bath her today'' Ridddhima smiled and nodded

Mala called everyone for breakfast...Ankush was sweating he had to initiate the plan as directed by Dadaji... Ankush was annoyed with Sam and Arjun but he wasn't the one to insult anyone...and this exactly he had to do with Sam in presence of Radhika...Neil was pumping energy in Ankush; ''Its just a plan....nothing is real''

Ankush; ''you should read Dadaji's script... I don't think any dialogue writer would have written something like he did...I just hope Sam forgives me...''

Neil; ''Sam won't mind I know her''

Ankush ; ''Neil please tell me everything will be fine....'' Neil smiled and patted his back...and they walked to wards the breakfast room....he looked around everyone was there except Radhika....Sam gave him a thumbs up...Radhika walked in and everyone was alert...she greeted everyone and had to sit next to Arjun....as her dear family did not leave a single place vacant for her....Dadaji coughed to signal Ankush to start...Ankush took almighty's name and started; ''So Sam for how long you will be staying at our place'' Radhika was surprised at Ankush's rude tone...but kept quite

Sam ; ''I will be going back with Neil and Teji''

Ankush made a sarcastic face; '' Sam weren't you little hesitant coming to our house after what you did with choti...I mean...how can you be so shameless...that you insulted her called her names...slapped her ...and now you are staying at her place...as if nothing happened...

Radhika was surprised; ''Bhai...this is not required''

Ankush; '' Why not Choti... she kept insulting yet you saved her....you know what people like Sam use simple and vulnerable people like you and the discard them when you are no more beneficial... You saved Bird Song for her...she kicked you once you were of no use ...She is here not because she is sorry...she is here because she must have some motive ... there must be something or someway you can benefit her..so she wore this aplogy mask over her cunning face....am I right Sam.''

Sam eyes had already started watering...she knew all this was a part of the plan...but today she realised if these planned words were hurting her so much... what would have Radhika felt when she acused her ...insulted her...Sam recalled everything and shut her eyes in guilt....Radhika was growing impatient..she warned Ankush ; ''Bhai this is between me and Sam....we can hadle it ....please don't interfere''

Ankush; ''Why shouldn't I ...you are my sister... her family never supported you....her father knew the truth still he let you go through so much of pain...'' Before Ankush could complete...Sam got up and excused herself... and left the room.... Radhika called out for her...and then turned to her family; ''How could you let Bhai do this.... Dadaji why didn't you stop him...''

Dadaji; ''You cannot stop someone from doing or speaking the right''

Radhika; ''Since when insulting your guest became the right thing in this house...Bhai you don't have any right to insult Sam...you too left me alone when I needed you...and don't forget more than you Sam helped me in realizing my dream...you better be ready to apologise to her'' Like Radhika Arjun was also not aware of the paln...he felt bad for Sam...but couldn't complain ... he was the reason all this was happening... he felt like a monster ... Arjun kept silently cursing himself...Radhika got up with a jerk and walked ...she stopped and looked at Arjun her POV; 'All this is your fault...and you are still quite' she gave him a disgusted look and walked out of the room...Mala kept calling her but she didn't pay the heed... Radhika was looking for Sam...she called out for her name but received no response...she checked Riddhima's room but Sam wasn't there...Radhika went to the terrace and found Sam sitting in a corner...with her face hidden in her bent legs...Radhika walked to her and sat next to Sam...she rubbed Sam's back; ''Sam I am sorry...Bhai never did such a thing I don't know how come today he was so rude''

Sam; ''because I deserved it... and I think I deserve more than that for hurting you insulting you...and not trusting you...Radhika I don't know if you will believe me or not...but I miss you Chashni... I miss you more than anyone...you absence has created a void in my life, I don't know how fill that gap.... I will never be able to live in peace if I don't get your forgiveness ... I know a mean girl like me can never deserve the friendship of an angle like you...but still can you forgive me for one last time ... I will never forget this favour of yours... I promise you I will never show my face to you if you forgive me once''

Radhika smiled lifted Sam's chin up; '' So you will never show your face to me....Ok I am living at Neil's house... and will keep living there till I am in Mumbai...so if you marry Neil....you will wear a veil when ever you come infornt of me... am I right'' Sam blinked at looked at Radhika.....Radhika wiped Sam's tears ...and softly spoke; ''Sam I forgive you and I missed you too'' Sam looked at Radhika with her mouth wide open....she first smiled then squealed and leaped at Radhika...pushing Radhika to floor and Sam on the top... Sam pecked Radhika's cheeks and hugged her....Neil and Ankush watched the drama from the distance ...and shook hands...they left the girls alone.... Sam got up and pulled Radhika up.... ''So can we go for some sight seeing... and also I want to talk to you about so many things...also please come back to Bird Song ... there is no sensible people to talk to''

Radhika turned quite; ''Sam I don't want to come to BS... I don't want to be anywhere near Arjun Sir... please don't force me...''

Sam; ''Radhika why not...Arjun Loves you''

Radhika; ''Love ! He was committed to you and suddenly he fell in love with me....tell me honestly Sam can you stay with a man...who was dating your best friend and then tells you that he is love with you...think Sam...

Sam; ''Is this the only reason....''

Radhika ; ''No...he claims to love me but he never stood up for me...Sam I cannot stay with a man who is not strong enough to support or take a stand for right....''

Sam smiled and gave Radhika a side hug ; ''Ok I will never force you again to join Bird Song ... but you will never stop talking to me....promise me''

Radhika pulled her cheeks ; ''Promise.... Now come Bhai should apologise to you''

Sam; ''No required just leave it ....I have you I don't want anything ...''

Radhika took Sam back to make her finish her breakfast....Dadaji and Mala smiled looking Radhika happily chatting with Sam....the girls were feeding each other happily... Ankush from a corner folded his hands to Sam.... Sam got and went to him; ''I should be thankful for helping me in getting Radhika's forgiveness....you know Ankush...I guess if Jai would have been alive....he would have made me understand things in the same way...''

Dadaji; '' So Sam all thanks to Ankush... I am the scrirpt writer and the director of this hit film and I am getting nothing...Sam smiled and gave dadaji a peck on cheek and a loving hug....

Sam; ''Radhika is gem but she is like this because of her family ... she is lucky to have you guys ''

Dadaji; ''Now we have to bring choti and Arjun close'' Sam just smiled she knew Radhika will not budge so easily..... Sam looked at Radhika who was busy with Teji and clearly ignoring Arjun who was just looking at her....

Arjun was looking at Radhika who along with Teji was playing with Riddhima's little daughter...the kid would squealed when Radhika would lift her up...or tickle her... Arjun smiled she looked so good with a kid in her arms...He wondered how would she look with his baby in her arms... Arjun made a prayer.... ''I never believed in you ...but please if you are there please grant this one wish... please help me bring my Radhika to me '' Arjun excused himself and moved to the room...he had to make some calls...The Little girl made her aunt wet....and everybody laughed on Radhika... Radhika handed the baby to Ridhhima and went to her room to change...Radhika entered her room and saw Arjun standing at the window...commanding the person on the other side to nail someone..Radhika's POV; 'Don't know whose time of suffering started'

Radhika quickly changed and came out....Arjun watched her from the corner of his eyes....he really wanted to start a conversation...but she was indifferent...more thank ever...she was pretending as if he wasn't there... Radhika was about to leave the room when Nia and Riddhima locked it from outside...Radhika was surprised...Arjun smiled....Radhika found him smiling and turned angry... '' So this was your plan...do you think spending sometime with me in the same room will change the reality''

Arjun took a deep breath; ''Radhika you are taking it all wrong... I didn't ask anyone to lock us up...''

Radhika; ''Why are you here..what do you want to prove to my family....that you are a gem of a person or best available choice for me... if yes then I am sorry to inform you that will never never happen... '' Radhika's outburst left Arjun shocked and in pain ...Riddhima who was standing outside the room with Nia asked Nia to inform Mala and to prevent more damage just unlocked the door and barged in; ''Is this a way to behave choti''

Arjun; '''Riddhima its ok... I think I deserve that'' By this time Radhika's family was already at the door of her room

Radhika clapped; ''Wow Sir...I must say you put up a mask very nicely...few moths back you wore a mask of being gentle man and fooled Sam... with your false love and now you are standing in the bedroom of her best friend as her husband...''

Arjun couldn't stand hate in her eyes ..he replied in a pained voice; ''Radhika I came here so that we can work on our relationship... mend our gap''

Radhika 's voice was rising; ''What all can you mend... my broken heart my shattered confidence....or my way of looking at things...you made me something I never wanted to be...look at me...I haven't ever screamed in my life...and now...I am cursing you...you know all the pain in my Sam and Neil's life is because of you...my bhai who always had been a polite person...but today he did something which none of us could expect he insulted Sam...he made a her cry...and you know the reason... its you...but as always you were quite...like you always were... when I got blamed...I my character my upbringing was questioned...what did you do...??? I will answer that you were quite...and you expect me to go back to a man who is so weak...who cannot differentiate between wrong and right...''

Mala was impatient now; ''Choti enough...apologise now''

Radhika; ''Why Ma?? Why should I what did I do...I am the one bearing the pain...''

Dilip; ''This is not what we taught you''

Radhika smirked ; ''Yes Papa....you never taught me this... Arjun Sir did...am I right Sir''

Arjun looked at Radhika; ''Tell me once what should I do to get your forgiveness''

Radhika; ''Did you check with me before giving me the pain...then why now....but still if you are asking I will answer please leave me alone''

Arjun felt someone just put dagger through his heart...he gulped his pain and responded; ''Fine... but before that...Ma Papa and Sam...I forced Radhika to marry me...so she shouldn't spoil my plan... I destroyed the proof against Nandu....I insulted her I put her down infornt of Sam and others...I was rude to her and gave her pain which she never deserved...I did what a monster does ... but I did this only for my sister who was my world since I was 8... I did what I felt right... I was wrong..because no one taught me the difference between right or wrong... but today I will do what Radhika wants me to... I am leaving you Radhika...I will myself free you from this unwanted marriage...I can stay without you ...but staying with your hatred is impossible...stay happy..... I will leave for London before you come back to Mumbai ...I don't want you to bear the pain of my presence anymore''

Arjun pulled his suitcase...dumped his stuff..and walked to the door... Mala tried stopping him...Arjun pacified her; ''Ma you might have lost a SIL but you will never lose a son this is a promise...Papa I am sorry...I wish I could show you how embarrassed and sorry I am...Dadaji thanks for giving me a chance'' Arjun shook hands with Ankush and moved out Dadaji looked and Ankush; ''GO after him...he should not leave Hrishikesh...''

Ankush nodded and Neil accompanied him...

Mala angrily looked at Radhika; ''Now celebrate...you just destroyed your life with your own hands'' Radhika looked at her family ....even Dadaji gave her a disappointed look...all walked out Sam came to Radhika and touched her shoulder gently...Radhika broke down... she knew...she lost the most precious thing of her life....her heart pained...but it's a human nature to the hurt the one you love th most...Sam kept holding her and once she stopped sobbing ...Sam made her lie down covered her and left the room... she had to speak to Dadaji there should be some way to end all this...

Arjun was checking for the taxi.... He kept on wiping his eyes ...it was raining heavily it seemed even sky could not take Arjun's pain... he was shattered.... He lost her ...his reason to live... Arjun was ready togive any price to reach delhi at the earliest but...the cab drivers and buses were not moving due to heavy rains...it was dangerous....but Arjun was adamant on leaving Hrishikeash...Radhika's hatred was killing him... finally one driver agreed...But Neil pulled him... ''Are you crazy...she asked you to leave and you agreed like a good boy...when will you understand Arjun... its time be a bad one...you are sorry...I know... then stay fight for her...or you will regret whole life''

Arjun; ''Who wants this life now...I wish it ends today''

Ankush; ''Look I don't have patience of handling 2 equally stupid people...so cut the crap..and come with us''

Arjun ; ''No I have made my arrangements...I am leaving day after tomorrow..for London...before that I will complete all legal formalities to free Radhika from this marriage''

Neil; ''I feel like banging your head on something...you want to see her happy than fight for her...you are her happiness...she loves you Arjun...the day I brought her from your house she confessed she had fallen for you...please Arjun..she has right to be angry...now do as I say... come with us...'' Arjun looked at Neil...he was the same guy who kept Radhika away from him...but now was ready to help him...it confused him..

Arjun; ''Why Neil...you took her from my life....Why are you helping''

Neil smiled; ''because I saw repentance in your eyes...now my Mumbai body will freeze in this Hrishikesh down pour...'' Neil snatched Arjun's bag and took him to a hotel... Ankush did the arrangement and came to the room... '' Arjun give us today's...Choti will come running to you''

Arjun; ''This is my last try....I don't have any hope''

Neil smirked and pulled his cheeks...; ''My baby is upset'' Arjun gave him a death glare....Neil smiled and gave Arjun an assuring hug.. ''I know your pain bro... I will help you...just don't give up'' Arjun after sometime responded to Neil's hug...holding him tightly... ''I am sorry Neil....I have hurt you too''

Neil; ''you are forgiven..take rest...I will come tomorrow morning''

Radhika was lying lifelessly on her bed...and kept looking at the ceiling...she turned to her left ...and found Arjun smiling it her...she lifted her palm to touch him...but he disappeared...Radhika curled her body...covered her mouth and cried... ''I am sorry Sir....I never wanted to hurt you...I don't know what got into me....'' Radhika heard the bike sound and ran to the window...but found Neil and Ankush ...without Arjun...he left her .. Neil saw her hanging on the window and started the drama; ''Aunty we tried stopping him...but he didn'tlisten to us...he took a cab to Delhi....he paid double... I am so worried....Its so dangerous to travel in this weather...plus the hilly roads''

Mala panicked; ''What were you doing Ankush......two of you couldn't stop him from leaving...its so dangerous...do you know all buses have been cancelled due to the down pour...you are good for nothing'' Mala left after reprimanding Ankush...he banged his head...as his mother couldn't understand the drama'' Radhika's heart sank...she knew the hilly roads and the consequences of travelling during the down pour...she left her ego behind and dialled Arjun...as per Neil's request Arjun and put his phone on Offline mode...and Radhika got the message of no. not reachable she panicked...She ran out of the room to Neil... ''Neil Arjun's Sir no. is not reachable...I am worried...please do something''

Mala; ''whatever is happening its because of your stupid anger...he apologised..begged...but no...you wanted to put him down...now stop this show off''

Ankush; ''What is he to you...Unknown Man right ... now let him be...but one thing is sure if anything happens to him you are to be blamed'' Radhika broke down...Sam hugged her...even Sam wasn't aware that Arjun was in Hrishikesh...because Neil knew ...Sam out of emotions would blurt the truth out to Radhika...Sam took Radhika to her room... ''Chashni...please calm down I have messaged Arjun he will contact us after reaching Mumbai''

Radhika; ''But why is his no..not reachable...this is all because of me....Sam everybody is angry at me can you please talk to them...'' Sam nodded and left. Radhika went to Dadaji's room...who turned away looking at her ... Radhika went and kept her head in his lap.. ''Dadaji do you hate me too''

Dadaji ; ''I never expected you to be so bitter...did you even try to get into his shoes...he had no one in the same of family....your sister left her husband's house...just because his brother did wrong with you...what is the fault of that little girl...you tend to go over board for people you love...''

Radhika; ''But he knew he was doing wrong''

Dadaji; ''You were also wrong in your family's eyes ...did we disown you...no whatever it was we still cared for you...when you came back we accepted you with open arms... but what did you do... you insulted him...you insulted his feelings for you...you went overboard for Sam whom you knew just for few months... if he unconditionally loved and trusted his sister what was wrong in that...he wanted to leave darkness and looked at you to hold his hand and take him to light but what did you do...you pushed him again into the darkness...Radhika lucky are people who find true love...and you turned it down... he could have forced you....you know what he is capable off but he did not he just stood infront of like a guilty convict asking for your forgiveness... and you crushed his heart...you cannot be my choti....now please leave me alone'' Radhika quietly walked out of the room and Dadaji smiled mischievously....his POV 'what a speech'

Radhika went back to her room and hid herself in the pillow...she was crying as if someone beloved died...Radhika whispered between her sobs ; ' Sir I am sorry....please come back ... I cannot live without you...' Arjun suddenly woke up from his slumber... ; 'Radhika.... are you fine...' he just got up and stood at the window...looking at the clouded sky...it was still time was morning... he was searching was his sunshine....and waiting for her to come to him.